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Red
1978 Château Cheval Blanc
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Libournais
- St. Émilion Grand Cru
Label borrowed from 1979
Label borrowed from 1979
Label borrowed from 1979
Label borrowed from 1979
Label borrowed from 1977
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Community Tasting Notes 46
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Michael Hung Likes this wine: 94 points
June 3, 2023 - [Into neck fill, cork in good condition]
In spectacular condition, opened and slow-ox for 45 minutes before pouring. Pronounced aromas of sous bois, leather, thyme, bell pepper, red pepper jam, dried sour cherries and cranberries, dirt, vanilla, and musk. Med+ acid, med/med+ fully resolved tannins, long finish. This was in a good spot, still showing impressive structure (could last another 10+ years). In good balance and intensity, lots of tertiary notes without fruit disappearing. A great showing and a good example of a better 70's vintage. -
Sean Tay wrote:
November 14, 2021 - Drank alongside with Cheval Blanc 1981 and both was drinking well. Similar nose of tea, mushroom, truffle and black fruits. It seem like 1978 is performing better at its palate. First time drank with Bok at Goodwood Alma.
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Gas Station Wine Guy Likes this wine: 92 points
May 3, 2021 - Nose- Nose- cigar tobacco leaf, dried fruits, fresh herbs & pepper. Very fragrant & intense.
Palate- balsamic, dried fruit, noticeable tannins but beginning to soften with herbs & cooked meats, minerality, good acidity in a full body. Really great stuff that has developed nicely with air.1 person found this helpful Comment -
tinybubbles Likes this wine: 92 points
September 6, 2020 - Still vibrant fruit with a complex nose after an hour of air. Good performance for the vintage.
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NickA Likes this wine: 96 points
May 15, 2019 - Chris's 1978 Bordeaux Dinner (La Trompette): Still so bright - big and perfectly balanced - sweet but savoury, with herbs. Still some juicy fruit. Very moreish!
3 people found this helpful Comment
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By Neal Martin
A Century of Bordeaux: The Eights (May 2018), 5/18/2018 (link)(Cheval Blanc Cheval Blanc Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
October 2011 (link)(Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/18/2010 (link)(Cheval Blanc St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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June 2008, Issue #20 (link)
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By John Kapon
Bipin Cheval Weekend, 12/7/2007(Cheval Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1978
- Type Red
- Producer Château Cheval Blanc
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Libournais
- Appellation St. Émilion Grand Cru
- UPC Code 071570019136
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 473 (68%)
- Consumed 214 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
95% Like It 20 votes
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- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
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